Topics: Today's topic: Global Warming The global warming controversy concerns the public debate over whether global warming is occurring, how much has occurred in modern times, what has caused it, what its effects will be, whether any action should be taken to curb it, and if so what that action should be. Central Statement: Humans are the major cause of Earth warming. Helpful research links: 1. 2. 3. 4. Video to help:
Today's topic: Arming Teachers Central Statement: In order to curb school violence, teachers should be allowed to carry a firearm at school. Helpful research links: 1.2.3.4.5. Videos to help:
Today's topic: Social Media Central Statement: 'Social Media Makes Us Anti-Social.' Helpful Research Links: 1.2.3.4.
Today's topic: Creationism vs. Evolution Central Statement: 'Evolution should be taught as fact in schools.' Helpful Research Links: 1.2.3.4.5. Helpful video with many good points for your debate:
Before the debate: Philosophical Chairs Preparation
After the debate: Philosophical Chairs Reflection
Rules of Engagement
Topics:
Today's topic: Global Warming
The global warming controversy concerns the public debate over whether global warming is occurring, how much has occurred in modern times, what has caused it, what its effects will be, whether any action should be taken to curb it, and if so what that action should be.
Central Statement: Humans are the major cause of Earth warming.
Helpful research links:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Video to help:
Today's topic: Arming Teachers
Central Statement: In order to curb school violence, teachers should be allowed to carry a firearm at school.
Helpful research links:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Videos to help:
Today's topic: Social Media
Central Statement: 'Social Media Makes Us Anti-Social.'
Helpful Research Links:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Today's topic: Legalization of Marijuana
Central Statement: 'Colorado made the correct decision in legalizing marijuana.'
Helpful Research Links:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Good article to share about why I teach this debate.
Discussion (debate) to legalize in Texas.
Should Texas follow Colorado's lead? Worksheet for use with video.
Today's topic: Creationism vs. Evolution
Central Statement: 'Evolution should be taught as fact in schools.'
Helpful Research Links:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Helpful video with many good points for your debate: